Kenya landlord legal resource vault

Primary source

Landlord and Tenant (Hotels, Hostels and Lodging Houses) Act and the Rent Restriction Act, plus the Business Premises Rent Tribunal and Rent Restriction Tribunal rules (Kenya). Official text: http://kenyalaw.org/.

Kenya notes

• Rules differ by tenancy type and rent level; confirm which tribunal or statute applies to your lease and keep a signed written agreement.
• Check county (Nairobi City County) licensing and landlord registration requirements and local short-stay rules before listing.

Topics to confirm before you list or lease

• Security deposits: how much may be collected, how it must be held and when it must be returned or itemized
• Lease terms and required disclosures, including lead-based paint for pre-1978 properties
• Notices: entry, rent increases, non-renewal and termination
• Repairs and habitability: your duties and the tenant’s remedies
• Eviction process: this is a court process; consult a licensed attorney before acting
• Fair housing: federal, state and local protections apply to advertising and screening
• Short-term rental rules: licensing, zoning, HOA limits and lodging taxes
• Taxes and insurance for rental income

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; read the current official text and consult a licensed attorney in Kenya about your situation.

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